| Unit name | Biology Project Execution |
|---|---|
| Unit code | BIOLM0021 |
| Credit points | 60 |
| Level of study | M/7 |
| Teaching block(s) |
Teaching Block 4 (weeks 1-24) |
| Unit director | Professor. Memmott |
| Open unit status | Not open |
| Pre-requisites |
Project Planning |
| Co-requisites |
n/a |
| School/department | School of Biological Sciences |
| Faculty | Faculty of Life Sciences |
Students conduct the research project in biology that they planned in detail for the Project Planning unit, working closely within a research group, and putting into practice many of the transferable skills learned in the Professional Development unit. They may undertake the project as a placement outside the School of Biological Sciences, in which case they will work with two supervisors: one outside the School and one academic within the school. Students collect data, conduct analysis, present the results for discussion, and learn to be part of a research group. The unit starts in week 1 with project allocation and a meeting with their project supervisor. There is a four week pilot project stage in weeks 8-12 but the vast bulk of the research is done in TB2, thus enabling the Project Planning and Professional Development units to inform the Project Execution Unit in a timely manner.
On completing this unit, students will be able to:
Mostly independent research. Individual consultations with supervisors. Students learn from each other from being part of a research group.
Continuous assessment of performance (25% - tests ILOs 1 and 2)
6000-word dissertation, written in the style of a scientific paper for a chosen target journal (70% - 40% of this mark from project supervisor and 30% of this mark from second marker - tests ILOs 1, 2, 3 and 4)
Flash-talk (2.5% - tests ILOs 2 and 3)
Poster to present a general overview of findings (2.5% - tests ILOs 2 and 3)
Reading is specific to each individual research project.
